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Persian Indigo

#3A1683

Persian Indigo is a cool dark color with the hex code #3A1683. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 58, 22, 131 in digital design or CMYK 56%, 83%, 0%, 49% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Indigo color values

HEX
#3A1683
RGB
58, 22, 131
HSL
260°, 71%, 30%
CMYK
56, 83, 0, 49

About this color

Persian Indigo sits at 260° on the color wheel with 71% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 71% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Persian Indigo is rendered as rgb(58, 22, 131), where the blue channel is highest at 131, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Persian Indigo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 56C 83M 0Y 49K. With a moderate key (49%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Persian Indigo

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3A1683;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 58, 22, 131;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3A1683',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 56%
M: 83%
Y: 0%
K: 49%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(58, 22, 131)
rgba(58, 22, 131, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3A1683?
#3A1683 is Persian Indigo, a cool dark color with RGB values of 58, 22, 131. It has a hue of 260°, 71% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #3A1683?
The RGB color code for #3A1683 is rgb(58, 22, 131). This means it contains 58 red, 22 green, and 131 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Indigo a warm or cool color?
Persian Indigo (#3A1683) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #3A1683 in CSS?
You can use #3A1683 in CSS with: background-color: #3A1683; or color: #3A1683; or as an RGB value: rgb(58, 22, 131). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 83%, 0%, 49%.